What Is Chorizo sausage and How Can I Use It?

Chorizo sausage rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 72 recipes to cook with it.

What is chorizo sausage?

Chorizo sausage is a versatile ingredient that can be used in many delicious recipes. This fresh sausage, typically made from pork, adds a bold and spicy flavor to any dish. Before using chorizo in a recipe, it's essential to cook it thoroughly to ensure it's safe to eat.

One popular way to enjoy chorizo is to substitute ground beef or pork in dishes like tacos, chili, or spaghetti sauce. The sausage can also be sliced and added to omelets or frittatas for a flavorful breakfast.

Chorizo can be cooked and served on a skewer for savory appetizers and side vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. It's also a great addition to soups and stews, adding a depth of flavor to the broth.

When using chorizo in recipes, it's essential to consider the spice level of the sausage. Some chorizo can be very spicy, so adjust the amount used or pair it with milder ingredients to balance the flavors.

Chorizo sausage is a delicious and adaptable ingredient that can add a bold and spicy flavor to many different dishes. Chorizo can be a fresh sausage, which must be cooked before eating.

Chorizo can be eaten as is (sliced or in a sandwich), barbecued, fried, or simmered in apple cider or other strong alcoholic beverages such as aguardiente. It also can be used as a partial replacement for ground beef or pork.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 link (4" long) (60g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 273Calories from Fat 206

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 23.0g 35%

Saturated Fat 8.6g 43%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 52mg 18%

Sodium 741mg 31%

Total Carbohydrate 1.1g 0%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 0.0

Protein 14.5g

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 0% • Iron 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Where found

Chorizo sausage is usually found in the asian section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Chorizo sausage is a member of the Sausages and Luncheon Meats US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does chorizo sausage weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 link (4" long)	60 grams

Sausages and Luncheon Meats

Chorizo sausage 72 Frankfurters (hot dogs) 83 Pepperoni 88 Sausage, bulk 32 Sausage 260 Salami 57 Smoked sausage 66 Italian sausage 156 Hot italian sausages 93 Pork breakfast sausage 1

In Chinese:	香肠
British (UK) term:
en français:	chorizo
en español:	chorizo

Recipes using chorizo sausage

There are 72 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Chorizo Sausages with Pickled Mushrooms & Romesco Sauce

Grilled chorizo sausages are topped with refreshing picked mushrooms and nutty, flavorful romesco sauce.

Chrissy's Eggs & Chorizo Omelette

Eggs and chorizo unite in a soft, family-style omelette with sautéed onion, half-and-half cream, and a hint of oregano. A quick Mexican breakfast built for sharing.

Beets, Chorizo & Pomegranate Braise with Cilantro Salsa

This delicious and well-balanced one pot meal will for sure satisfy everyone around the dinner table with all the yumminess and goodness.

Portuguese Green Soup

Caldo verde, the classic Portuguese green soup with kale, chorizo, and potatoes mashed right in the pot. Simple, hearty, and rustic with just a handful of ingredients and big flavor.

Grilled Chorizo Pizza

Grilled pizza is absolutely flavorful, grilling develops the smokey flavor, and crispy texture on both toppings and crust. This pizza is spread with tomato sauce, topped with Chorizo slices, sweet bell pepper rings and mozzarella cheese. Enjoy the different yummy flavors and layers of the textures all in one bite.

Chorizo & Black Olive Pizza

Recipe made by the ambassador for Olives from Spain José Pizarro. Spain is the largest producer of olives in the world. The four main varieties of Spanish table olive available from major supermarkets in the UK are: Manzanilla, Gordal, Hojiblanca and Cacereña. Spanish table olives can be served in a different number of ways including: whole, pitted, stuffed with one or more ingredients such as pimento, onion, tuna, anchovy, salmon, almond, etc. It is a healthy seasonal ingredient, with the Spanish olive harvest running from September-March.

Spring Cabbage with Bacon & Chorizo

for fans of spring cabbage and typical combinations..

Southwest Breakfast Wraps

Quick, easy and yummy wraps are perfect for any meal during the day. It fills you up and it tastes delicious.

Spanish Baked Eggs

Spanish style eggs flavored with Chorizo and harissa, tomatoes, roasted red peppers and green olives. Bursts of flavor in every bite.

Huevos Con Chorizo

Eggs with Chorizo sausage, wrapped in a tortilla and topped with bubbly cheese and salsa.

Sorrel Soup with Chorizo

I cook sorrel soup every spring year by year because of the unique sour flavor. I usually make it on the base of long simmered veal bones. This spring the process of cooking was shortened by using Spanish chorizo. No regret.

Beef & Sausage Chili

From recipe request: posted by SuzieQue, Great American Recipe Cards, Great Beef Dishes Card # 91 Grp 6.

Chorizo Noodle Casserole

Yummy!!! Nice and easy recipe that turns out very delicious.

Jambalaya One-Pot Meal

Super easy to make, and it tastes delicious. A perfect one-pan meal on a busy week day!

Chorizo Quiche in Cornmeal Crust

Simply Incredible!!! I have never had a quiche recipe work for me. They always end up a soupy mess and leave me frustrated and dejected. This one turned out so wonderfully and gorgeous - pretty enough for company. It tasted fantastic. I used a quiche pan instead of a 9" pie pan(as I said I never had one turn out, but it doesn't stop me from trying) ;-) If you like chorizo and want to try a quiche recipe that is totally fool proof - THIS IS THE ONE!!! Yummy!!! I'd give it 10 stars if I could.